28 Basic Operations
The Timer Recording function allows you to preset your video TV to
record up to six programmes within a one-month period.
Before you begin
•Press ;, PROGR +/– or number buttons on the remote control, or
PROGR +/– on the video TV to switch on the video TV.
•Make sure that the time and date clock are set. If not, the message
“Please set the time” is displayed on the screen. Refer to “Setting the
clock” on page 16.
•Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab. If a cassette
without safety tab is loaded, the message “Tape with safety tab is
required for recording” is displayed.
•If you are using an indoor aerial, adjust the reception for the channel you
want to record.

Setting the timer

Example: Here is how to record a programme broadcast on programme
position 26 from 20:15 to 21:55 on Saturday, 6th December 1997, in SP
mode.
1Press TIMER ON SCREEN.
The PROGRAMME LIST appears.
2Press OK.
Today’s date coloured red appears.
3Press + ◊ until “6 SAT” appears.
For daily and weekly recording see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 30.
4Press OK, then set the hour of the recording start time to “20” with + ◊ or
– √.
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456
789
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0C
PROGR
PAUSE
PLAY
MENU
SLEEP
ON
TIMER
SHOW VIEW
TIMER
ON SCREEN
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER REC
CLEAR
REC QUICK
TIMER TAPE
SPEED COUNTER
RESET
REPLAY INDEX SEARCH
REW
STOP
FF
OK
OK
PROGRAMME LIST
DATE
Sapelect nd ress
START STOP ––––––
20:00
THU12.4 PRG
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6
VPS
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PDC: OFF
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SAT
OK
PROGRAMME LIST
DATE
Sapelect nd ress
START STOP ––––––
20:00
THU12.4 PRG
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6
VPS
/
PDC: OFF
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SAT
OK
PROGRAMME LIST
DATE
Sapelect nd ress
START STOP ––––––
20:00
THU12.4 PRG
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VPS
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PDC: OFF
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Recording TV Programmes Usingthe Timer
If you have made a mistake
during timer setting
Press ? to return to the previous
position and correct the setting.
If you try to enter the
recording start time prior to
the current time
All the items of the setting will be
erased.